Airport information
- FAA LID
- 1WA9
- Coordinates
- 48.5299, -123.0474
- Elevation
- 150 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:28 AM | 11:28Z |
| Sunrise | 05:10 AM | 12:10Z |
| Sunset | 09:18 PM | 04:18Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:00 PM | 05:00Z |
Plan a flight from 1WA9
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
2,100 ft × 60 ft · GRAVEL-G- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- 328° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 2,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUW · Whidbey Island | TACAN | 113.80 | r284° / 18.6 NM |
| CVV · Penn Cove | VOR-DME | 117.20 | r304° / 21.4 NM |
| HUH · Whatcom | VORTAC | 113.00 | r197° / 31.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 1WA9. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for 1WA9.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 1WA9 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 1WA9
Friday West Airport (1WA9) is an airport in Friday Harbor, WA, at 150 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,100 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 1WA9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 1WA9?
Friday West Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 1WA9?
Friday West Airport is in Friday Harbor, WA, at an elevation of 150 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.5299, -123.0474.
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